Visit Aberdeenshire recently invited me to spend a weekend touring the region. My aim? To share with you something I’ve know for a long time – Aberdeenshire… Read more “Planning a road trip in Scotland? Here’s why you should visit Aberdeenshire”
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Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen
And just like that March arrived in the blink of an eye. With March came another Scottish road-trip. Using the town of Cullen as a base three… Read more “Exploring the Moray Firth coast – a short break in Cullen”
Highland cows and 5-star luxury in Aberdeenshire
I love Aberdeenshire – it’s one of my favourite regions in Scotland. I also love a wee bit of luxury – who doesn’t? And Highland Cows –… Read more “Highland cows and 5-star luxury in Aberdeenshire”
History and hygge in Aberdeenshire
Nothing signals the arrival of winter in Scotland more than the snow gates closing on the Cock Bridge to Tomintoul road. This year it arrived while the… Read more “History and hygge in Aberdeenshire”
A coastal road trip in Moray and Aberdeenshire
It’s safe to say I’m going stir crazy waiting for 2018’s road trips to get underway. It feels like months since I felt the familiar buzz of… Read more “A coastal road trip in Moray and Aberdeenshire”
An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus
If you’ve followed this blog for a while you’ll know I love history, remote places and beaches. So, when Cottages & Castles invited me to check out… Read more “An Ice House by the sea – St Cyrus”
Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea
On day two of our recent Aberdeenshire adventure we were awake at the crack of dawn, excited at the prospect of a full days exploring ahead. The… Read more “Aberdeenshire (part 2) – An iconic red telephone box by the sea”
Aberdeenshire (Part 1) – Scotland’s castle trail
It’s official Skye is bursting at the seams and the island’s infrastructure is struggling to cope with visitor numbers. Who knew that the endless over promotion of… Read more “Aberdeenshire (Part 1) – Scotland’s castle trail”
Munro bagging for beginners
Have you ever been on an aeroplane and gazed out at the marshmallow like clouds, wishing you could bounce on them? Then let me shatter that fluffy illusion.… Read more “Munro bagging for beginners”
Summertime and the livin’ is easy
Somerset Maugham once said ‘There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort.’ We recently put his theory to the test on a… Read more “Summertime and the livin’ is easy”